Member Overview Your Option Plus Group Retirement Savings Plan
Agenda Saving for retirement - The Big Picture The keys to financial success How Group RSPs benefit you Group RSPs Vs. Individual RSPs Empire Life Option Plus Group RSP
The Keys to Financial Success 1) Pay yourself first 2) Systematic savings approach 3) Make time work for you 4) Diversify your investments 5) Defer taxation
Diversify Your Investments Diversification Don t put all of your eggs in one basket You Can Diversify Your Investments by Asset Class (GIOs, Bonds and Equities, etc.) Geographic Region (Domestic, Foreign, etc.) Investment Fund Type Mutual Funds Segregated Funds
Diversify Your Investments Segregated Funds Similarities to Mutual Funds Professional Money Management Diversification Beyond Mutual Funds Maturity and Death Guarantees Potential Creditor Protection Estate Planning Benefits Consumer Protection (Assuris)
Pay Yourself First Save Wisely Pay yourself first Develop a Retirement Plan Yourself, or With a Financial Advisor
Systematic Savings Monthly Vs. Lump Sum Contributions Contributions Return Value of RSP in 25 Years $250 Monthly 6% $173,248 $3,000 Yearly 6% $164,594 Advantage of Monthly Systematic Saving $ 8,655
Systematic Savings Dollar Cost Averaging Invest an equal amount each month: If prices are... Low you purchase more units High you purchase fewer units You are automatically stocking up when prices are low.
Make Time Work For You Start Early Savings Period Annual Deposit Total Deposits Total Savings Age 31-60 $3,000 $90,000 $251,405 Age 46-60 $6,000 $90,000 $148,035 Difference $ 0 $103,370 Note: Based on 6% growth
Defer Taxation Non-RSP Group RSP Annual Contribution $3,000 $3,000 Minus Taxes $1,302* N/A After Tax Contribution $1,698 $3,000 Rate of Return 6.0% 6.0% Minus Taxes 2.6% N/A After-tax Rate 3.4% 6.0% Value after 15 Years $33,610 $74,018 The Group RSP advantage: $40,408 *assumes a tax rate of 43.4%
Individual RSPs Vs Group RSPs
The GRSP Advantage Monthly Salary Group RSP Contribution Taxable Income Tax Deducted at Source* Take-Home Pay Individual RSP Contribution Available Income Individual RSP $2,500 $0 $2,500 $443 $2,057 $226 $1,831 Group RSP $2,500 $300 $2,200 $369 $1,831 $0 $1,831 *Assumed at-source deduction rate is: 17.72% on taxable monthly income of $2,500 16.77% on taxable monthly income of $2,200
Instant Tax Savings Assumptions For the same reduction in Take-home Pay $226 Individual RSP Vs. $300 Group RSP Assumptions: Growth Rate 7.5% Individual RSP tax refund NOT reinvested Year Group RSP Advantage 5 $ 5,365 10 $13,068 20 $39,999 30 $95,508
Benefits of a Group RSP Key Member Benefits Convenient Payroll Deduction Pay Yourself First Systematic Savings Potential Reduction In Income Tax Withheld At Source Make Time Work For You Deferred Taxation Your investment grows on a tax sheltered basis Financial Advisor Diversified Investment Portfolio A Disciplined Approach
Option Plus Key Features Flexible, Low-cost Plan No Set-up or Annual Fees No-Load Funds Variety of Investment Options Top Performing Investments Financially Strong Provider A.M. Best Company Rating A (Excellent) * * June 2007
Option Plus Key Features Solid Guarantees at Death & Maturity: Death Guarantee: The greater of Market value 100% of net contributions made before age 65, and 75% of net contributions thereafter Guaranteed reset value Maturity Guarantee: The greater of Market value 75% of net contributions Guaranteed reset value Two Resets / Policy Year Potential Creditor Protection
Option Plus Key Features Deposit Minimums: $30 / member / month in segregated funds $500 / GIO Note: Members may transfer RSP deposits they currently have invested at other institutions into their Option Plus Group RSP
Option Plus Investment Options Treasury Interest Option (TIO) Daily Interest (Security of capital) Guaranteed Interest Option (GIO) 1-6 & 10 Yr Terms (Security of capital) Cashable, (MVA) Enhanced Rates Interest Rate Banding (over $50,000 1 ) Segregated Funds 21 Funds available 1 Certificate Based (Segregated Funds Included)
Option Plus Investment Options Growth Funds Income Funds Elite Equity Canadian Equity Dividend Growth Small Cap Equity Global Dividend Growth Global Smaller Companies Global Equity International Equity American Value US Equity Index Balanced Global Balanced Asset Allocation Bond Income Money Market Portfolio Funds Conservative Portfolio Balanced Portfolio Moderate Portfolio Growth Portfolio Aggressive Portfolio
Option Plus Communication Communication Regular Investment Commentaries Semi-Annual Statements www.empire.ca for monthly performance
Option Plus Enrolment The Application Process Member sign-up meeting Member Enrollment Kit (Plan Booklet, etc.) Automatic investment allocation Employer remits contributions Payroll Deduction Administrative changes (Employer or Advisor) Investment option, withdrawals, etc.
Option Plus = Financial Success Option Plus: The Keys to Financial Success Pay Yourself First + Systematic Savings Convenient payroll deduction Make Time Work for You Begin Saving Today Diversify Your Investments Variety of investment options Strong long-term performance Defer Taxation Reduced income tax may be withheld at source The Services of a Financial Services Professional
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